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commentr/StutterOct 19, 2015
4 points

Alright, I guess I'll have to be the first to say it. The way you view your stutter now is not going to help you. You view your stutter negatively, I suppose we all do, but it won't help you in the l...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Mindset shiftAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterOct 18, 2015
1 points

Canadian here, if you're from Canada PM me and I will give you my number [Free canada wide minutes]. My stutter is pretty much under controlled when speaking to other stutterers. ...

Social & RelationshipsIdentity & Disability
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commentr/StutterOct 15, 2015
1 points

Do you think you have an opportunity in Tunisia? If not, I think you should take a chance. By taking a chance, going against your fears, you are more likely to encounter new opportunities and succeed....

Identity & DisabilityTherapy & Professional
Acceptance & PrideSeeking Therapy
commentr/StutterOct 15, 2015
2 points

There's many options you have here, there is hope. Firstly you could try speech therapy, this can be pricey but you could pick up some techniques and ways to help you with your stutter. The first thi...

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commentr/StutterOct 14, 2015
0 points

Thank you! i don't know why they say this is only temporary... October 14: Today, i realized that the technique makes me speak loud, but i prefer to speak loud than stutter. I told a friend who stutt...

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postr/StutterOct 14, 2015
5 points

Something positive! One of my favorite discussions about stuttering - Vivian Sisskin always has amazing things to say.

Something positive! One of my favorite discussions about stuttering - Vivian Sisskin always has amazing things to say. ...

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commentr/StutterOct 14, 2015
0 points

I haven't read all the comments, but most seem to lean on the negative side and how this is only temporary. That's destructive speculation. I guess the temporary part is true, but good for you! Doesn...

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commentr/StutterOct 14, 2015
0 points

The comments here treat this as a trick, but what you possibly could be using is the costal diaphragm to speak. There's a theory that stuttering is caused by the restriction of airflow. When you feel...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
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commentr/StutterOct 14, 2015
1 points

>It's a self-fulfilling prophecy; I'm afraid the word won't come out, which makes me anxious, which makes it impossible to get the word out. Ha, this is so true. I mean, a block is going to happen...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceCoping & Advocacy
Anticipating StutteringAnxiety & Social JudgmentVoluntary Stuttering & Exposure+2 more
commentr/StutterOct 13, 2015
0 points

You haven't cured it. The trick might seem neat now, but it'll all go to shit the second you are in a situation you're anxious in. As nice as a magical cure sounds, an important step towards living ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionAcceptance & PrideAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterOct 13, 2015
1 points

Never, i have a hard stutter and it's not an impediment to enjoy the good things life has to offer. ...

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commentr/StutterOct 13, 2015
1 points

I am a lifelong stutterer and did not speak to anyone all through high school so the situations are not as different as you may think. I am 45 now and I still stutter. I have good days and bad day...

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commentr/StutterOct 13, 2015
2 points

I started stuttering when I was around 14 years old. Before that, I used to be the most eloquent, the most fluent, the most social kid there ever was. I had the ability to go up to a random group of p...

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commentr/StutterOct 12, 2015
1 points

I stutter as well. I kinda see what you mean, but I don't find it offensive really. ...

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commentr/StutterOct 12, 2015
3 points

Well I hope other people share their thoughts and this isn't the only conversation. You're question is a good one, how the hell do any of us meet people and make friends when we can barely get out a s...

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commentr/StutterOct 12, 2015
1 points

Many people will laugh at you for stuttering throughout your life. If I were you I would learn to laugh with them. ...

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commentr/StutterOct 12, 2015
1 points

I stutter and I find it funny. I'm still not comfortable with my stutter but ive worked a long time not to be ashamed of it anymore. Also why is it embarrassing? it's something we've all done. We don...

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commentr/StutterOct 12, 2015
2 points

This is an excellent post, thanks for writing. Funny, I quit using most interjections like "um" and "like" but actually is one of my go-to words. Never really classified it as an interjection but I th...

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commentr/StutterOct 12, 2015
1 points

Well that's strange, I stutter, and I don't find it insulting. I actually find it quite funny. Here's an idea, rather than getting offended or feeling insulted by every little thing, grow the fuck u...

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commentr/StutterOct 12, 2015
2 points

If he is happy with it... okay then. But I think that you accepted your stutter much more then him. Maybe I'm wrong about that though. I know that I'm in the past also used much more of 'these' words...

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